Multiple rounds of storms likely in Kansas City. Heavy rain is possible
Multiple rounds of hit-and-miss showers are possible in the Kansas City area on Monday, with some of the storms expected to be strong to severe, according to the National Weather Service.
The strongest storms are expected to be in areas east of Interstate 35 and Interstate 49, with damaging winds being the primary threat, according to the weather service.
The storms are expected to arrive between 8 and 10 a.m. in the western part of the Kansas City forecast area, with the storm activity moving east across the region through the rest of the morning and into the afternoon, the weather service said.
By mid- to late morning, a cold front will push into portions of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas and meander across Missouri through the day and evening hours, the weather service said in its forecast discussion. The front is expected to trigger additional scattered showers in the area through the remainder of the day.
The Kansas City metro area and surrounding areas to the north are under a flood watch until 1 p.m., as excessive runoff may lead to flooding. The strongest storms will be capable of producing torrential rainfall, and if they linger over the same areas, isolated flash flooding may be possible.
Cooler weather kicks off July 4 week in Kansas City
The storms will keep temperatures more seasonable, reaching the mid-80s on Monday, which is a few degrees below the average of 87 degrees for this time of year.
“Overall storm activity diminishes this evening, giving way to what should be a pleasant Tuesday with highs in the mid-80s and dew points falling back into the upper 50s and low 60s instead of the 70s of late,” the weather service said.
While it will be generally comfortable early in the week, warmer and more humid weather is expected through the July 4th holiday.
Temperatures are expected to be around 89 degrees on Wednesday, 92 degrees on Thursday, and 93 degrees on July 4th, with heat index values reaching 100 degrees by the holiday.
“Precipitation chances begin to creep back into the picture late week, though prevailing sentiment of synoptic guidance currently keeps the area on the dry side through Friday/4th of July,” the weather service said.
This story was originally published June 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM.
